Lansdale Promotes Borough's 'Pride Month Pledge'

LANSDALE, PA — As Pride Month continues, Lansdale officials are promoting a special "Pride Pledge" for residents to demonstrate allyship and solidarity.

The pledge aims to uphold rights guaranteed by the Lansdale Human Relations Ordinance, which protects rights to gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

"This pride month, show your allyship and take the pledge to be a positive agent of change in our community and help everyone feel welcomed, safe and respected," the borough shared in a statement.

The full pledge is included below and can be found online here.

I/We pledge to strive to be a positive change agent, partner, ally, and supporter of and for my community. As an individual/business I acknowledge that being an active and engaged partner will help foster and build positive relationships. I pledge not to participate in activities that may make others feel unsafe, disrespected, and intimidated. I agree to fill out the pledge which is required to engage in a:

• Commitment to building a strong community relationship.
• Commitment to the residents of Lansdale so all enjoy the full benefits of citizenship and are afforded equal opportunities for employment, housing, and public accommodations.
• Commitment to being a community Partner and ally.

I understand that I am being truthful and honest in my pledge and being a model for others to follow.